75 m. ago Turin Shroud mystery 'solved' as man claims to know Jesus' blood type

The Shroud of Turin is a linen cloth believed by many to be the burial shroud of Jesus, with the blood on the cloth thought to be type AB, but one expert is sceptical of the claim

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6 h. ago ROBERT HARDMAN: On VJ Day how can we claim 'we will remember them' when the remains of UK war heroes are still in plastic boxes in Malaysia? 

Today's commemoration of Victory in Japan - VJ Day - at the National Memorial Arboretum, attended by the King and the Prime Minister, will be a poignant occasion, of course.

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7 h. ago Abortion drug could help reduce risk of breast cancer, group of medics says

Stigma around mifepristone is stopping studies, experts in reproductive health claim in Lancet opinion pieceA drug used in medical abortions could help prevent women at high risk of breast cancer from developing the disease, according to an international group of doctors and scientists.However, “stigma” around mifepristone is stopping pharmaceutical companies from investigating its potential as a new treatment doctors could offer to reduce the risk of breast cancer, they say. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Manchester United are set for major commercial boost after Sir Jim Ratcliffe claim

Man Utd have announced two commercial deals this week - and two more could soon follow.

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11 h. ago Bizarre reason Brits reserve pool loungers before sunrise – and it's not what you think

The phenomenon of early-risers bagsying the best poolside seats splits opinion, with some saying the practice should be banned and others arguing that all's fair in sun-tanning and war

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12 h. ago Lou Teasdale ‘ended Andy Carroll romance’ as reports claim he is trying to win her back

Lou Teasdale is said to have ended her relationship with Andy Carroll – despite the former footballer reportedly making a “desperate” bid to reconcile by flying to Ibiza to find her.

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13 h. ago Health chiefs claim disability support won't be affected by moving Renfrewshire centre

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) revealed proposals earlier this year to move the services delivered by the centre to the three new hubs

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13 h. ago UK holidaymakers warned of 'extreme risk' in Spain this weekend

Heat warnings have been issued across the country until next week

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14 h. ago Scott Baio has blunt response to former WWE star Tyrus after barb on Gutfeld!

Actor took exception to claim he might be dead, saying he was canceled for his support of Trump

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14 h. ago JD Vance ‘unaware’ of claim police asked Cotswolds residents for social media details

Locals complained vice president’s holiday brought a ‘circus’ to the quiet hamlet of Dean in Oxfordshire

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14 h. ago UK tourists warned of 11 rules in popular European holiday destination that if broken could land Brits with €1,800 fine

Holidaymakers could be fined up to €1,800 for breaking these 11 rules

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15 h. ago Nobody is trapped inside Chicago's Bean sculpture, officials insist after protesters claim someone has been stuck in there for 21 years

Chicago officials have insisted that nobody is trapped inside the world-famous Bean sculpture, after protestors went viral for claiming that someone has been stuck inside for 21 years. 

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16 h. ago Roy Keane reveals how his summer cruise holiday almost descended into chaos after he confronted four fellow holidaymakers when they 'manhandled' female DJ: 'I had to put a marker down'

When pressed on what he meant, Keane added: 'They were just being rude to other people, rude to the woman playing the music and getting aggro with her and I stepped in.

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16 h. ago DWP bonus payment this year for millions who claim PIP and State Pension

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits - but not Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

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17 h. ago Wildfires claim third life in Spain as intense heat continues across Europe

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says threat remains extreme as overwhelmed governments call in support from neighboursEurope live – latest updatesWildfires raging across Spain have killed a third person as intense heat continues across vast swathes of Europe, forcing overwhelmed governments to call in support from their neighbours.A volunteer firefighter died after battling a blaze in Castile and León, authorities said on Thursday, after the death of a fellow volunteer in the same region on Tuesday. A man died on the outskirts of Madrid on Monday as he tried to save horses from a burning stable. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago ‘There was more at stake today’: Brewers’ victory wins burgers for entire city of Milwaukee

Local chain offered free meals if team win 12 in a rowBrewers easily beat Pirates to claim prizeBrandon Woodruff has pitched some of the most important games in Milwaukee Brewers history but even he felt added pressure as he took the mound Wednesday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Not only would a victory Wednesday maintain his perfect record on the season and extend Milwaukee’s winning streak to 12 games, free hamburgers for the entire city of Milwaukee were on the line. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago I was turned away by three Spanish hospitals 'because I'm British'

British holidaymaker, Kay, revealed her 'holiday from hell' after being turned away from three hospitals in Spain whilst suffering from an extreme bout of traveller's diarrhoea. 

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18 h. ago Chaos at Canary Wharf migrant hotel as protesters claim migrant entered woman's home

The man is said to have entered the house near Canary Wharf after being followed by a group of men on the street and told to 'go back to the hotel'.

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18 h. ago People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £441 each month

Older people with muscle or joint pain could receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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19 h. ago Foreign Office warns of strict new alcohol rules and fines in Portugal's Algarve

The single most popular region of the country with holidaymakers is the beach-lined, sunny Algarve in the south. UK visitors account for 44% of all overseas guests in the region and 40% of flight arrivals at Faro Airport

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